Challenge events

Whether you are an individual or you and a few colleagues at work want to do something different this year, why not set your sights on scaling Kilimanjaro or abseiling down Earl's Court for Carers UK!

Helen and Alex wanted to do something to support Carers UK as Helen helps care for her grandparents and realised how important it is that carers are recognised and supported. If you feel inspired to undertake a challenge this year, why not do it in aid of Carers UK? 

We have signed up with Classic Tours who organise open challenge events to some of the most amazing places in the world. Below are just a few examples of the kind of challenges they run, but for further information check out their website www.classictours.co.uk. If you want to speak to a member of the team call 0207 378 4952 or email fundraising@carersuk.org. 

Cycle London to Paris: 21 - 24 June 2013 / 20 - 23 June 2014 / 5 - 9 September 2014

This long weekend challenge links two great European cities, London and Paris, covering around 300km in just 3 days. Encounter historic towns, sleepy villages and rolling countryside en-route. Cycle along wide Parisian boulevards to the finishing line at the city’s most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. Free day to explore the sights of Paris before boarding the Eurostar train back to London.

Trek Iceland: 13 - 17 July 2013

Probably one of world’s most diverse trekking areas is situated in the southern highlands of Iceland,  the third-biggest geothermal zone in the world. There are very few places that offer such diverse landscapes and scenic views. On the trek there are colorful rhyolite mountains, huge and rugged glaciers, steaming hot springs, rivers of every shape and size, peaceful lakes, narrow ridges, immense waterfalls, deep canyons and panoramic views of the North Atlantic Ocean. Camping in the remote wilderness ensures a unique way of experiencing this stunning  and diverse landscape. This trek truly has it all!

Conquer Mt Kilimanjaro: 13 - 23 March 2014 / 18 - 28 September 2014

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and one of the largest free standing mountains in the world. Climb through lush rainforest and alpine meadow to a barren lunar landscape at the top. This challenge is not for the faint hearted!

The Classic Inca Trail: 15 - 24 May 2014

Trek to Machu Picchu: The Inca Trail is rated amongst the ten best trekking trails in the world due to its striking beauty, ancient Inca ruins and diverse ecological zones. This trek follows the classic Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu - the 'Lost City' of the Incas. The trail includes very different terrain from high desert plateau to tropical Andean rainforest.

For prices and recommended sponsorship amounts please see the attachments at the bottom of this page. For more information or to book your place, email openchallenges@classictours.co.uk or call 020 7619 0066